Things To Do When Stuck Indoors

Hello all! If you are looking for things to do indoors because you are glued to the house in quarantine or because it is cold and rainy outside then this list of 50 things should get you started. If you decide to do any of these ideas on my list please share your pics with me on social media. I can be found on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. May we be an encouragement to one another during this cold, wet and sometimes sickly winter season. 


1. Drive through a car wash

2. People watch from your car at a store but try not to look creepy

3. Go hiking




4. Play games: some of our favorites are Settler’s of Catan, Ticket to Ride, DC Comics, UNO and Sorry





5. Go on a picnic

6. FaceTime or Zoom with friends and family

7. Volunteer to read to a class through Zoom

8. Pack up your house and move (this is actually happening to us. Click and read the updates here.)


9. Relax while taking a bath with calming candles

10. Movie night complete with popcorn and candy

11. Paint your nails

12. Read a book

13. Subscribe to a magazine: My favorites are Magnolia Journal and Everyday Faith


14. Decorate for Christmas or any holiday






15. Re-decorate your home

16. Change the layout of your house

17. Organize the clutter 


18. Rake leaves and jump in them (impromptu photo sesh)

19. Play in your yard: Kickball, baseball, play catch, football

20. Go camping



21. Make s’mores over the fire and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa




22. Bake chocolate chip cookies

23. Try a new recipe

24. Watch a Hallmark movie

25. Put items from your decluttering day in a donation bin 

26. Listen to Podcasts: My favorites are:





27. Color

28. Read Bible and pray: Listen when quarantining there is time for relaxing and quieting your soul so make it appoint to get in the habit of listening for the LORD.



29. Online shop at some of my favorites:

 MyWoodenHanger, 

Eleven Oaks Boutique

30. Write a blog and journal

31. Send a virtual card of encouragement to friends and family

32. Send a virtual gift card: Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Coal River Coffee

33. Impromptu dance party in the kitchen complete with spatulas as microwphones

34. Make soup

35. Listen to piano music

36. Garden




37. Create an obstacle course

38. Play ping-pong

39. Clean out garage

40. Brush up on your instrument skills: piano, violin, flute

41. Reflect on the positive parts of your day

42. Make a grocery list to be delivered to your home

43. Look out the window and search for things that begin with letters of the alphabet

44. Play a matching game or do a puzzle

45. Buy groceries for a neighbor using the stores delivery service 

46. Play Nintendo Switch: Mario Kart and Mario Party

47. Walk laps in your home

48. Try new hairstyles




49. Set goals and take time to dream about your future

50. Manicure the lawn


I hope this list helps to pass the time and helps you to still feel purpose while you are indoors either from quarantine or a huge snow storm and above all…don’t forget to find rest in the LORD Jesus. 




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